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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

4

Eastman McNulty machine slates threaten reform effort

A disputed editorial attacks Robert M Gamble and Senator Kittredge over votes on Reed Smoot and anti inj unction measures. It condemns Governor Crawford for misrepresentation and urges voters to back A B Kittridge in the June primary, denouncing the Eastman McNulty machine and its slate of handpicked candidates.

Robert M. Gamble Reed Smoot United States Kittredge Crawford Deadwood Judiciary Committee of Senate Kittridge Aid United States Senate A. B. Kittridge South Dakota Eastman- Nulty

The Bosses or the People Which Primary Law Debate

A fragmented excerpt frames a clash between party bosses and voters under the primary law. Eastman and McNulty argue the machine would influence candidate selection, while critics urge empowering the people over the political machine.

Pledged to turn interest money into state treasury

The message urges voters to support C. A. Cassill for office to ensure the states receives the interest funds. It states the pledge applies regardless of any law passage and argues Cassill’s candidate is the choice for those wanting the money directed to individuals’ pockets.

Mr. Crawford C. A. Cassill

Iroquois Chief on State Fund Interest politics

The Iroquois Chief weighs in on funds interest, accusing the state treasurer of pocketing it. Crawford legislature defeats two reform bills intended to divert the interest to the people. Cassill seeks re election claiming a substantial personal stake from four years of interest. George Johnson stands as stalwart candidate for state treasurer.

Crawford Cassill George Johnson

Promises vs Performance in Hastman McNulty Norby County Gamble

Four years of reform promises and lower taxes gave way to higher taxes and costly governance under Hastman McNulty Norby. McNulty controlled the board as legal adviser, with the machine blamed for broken pledges and political ambition to place McNulty in the State Senate. Voters urged to nominate a county ticket free of Eastman McNulty Norby influence and to elect a people’s legislative slate in Pierre.

Eastman-McNulty-Norby Mastman McNulty- Norby & Co McNulty Hastman Porter Hastman- McNulty-Norby Hastman-McNulty-Norby Board of County Commissioners Hastman-McNulty-Norby Roberts County State Senate John Bai Board of County Commissioners Tim Eastman- McNulty-Norby & Co Pierre

Promised Tax Cuts Show Mixed Four Year Track Record

A review of politicians pledging lower taxes four years ago finds mixed results. Voters weigh whether promised relief materialized as tax figures and government revenues shifted. Data point contrasts between forecast savings and actual receipts, with concerns about long term fiscal health.

County Commissioner Proceedings From Roberts County 1907 Tax Data

A garbled report records Roberts County assessed property values and tax figures. It notes a 7 percent levy and lists totals such as 848,041 dollars in some tax category. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse, but centers on property tax levies and county visitation of properties.

Roberts County

Plain Facts From a Farmer About Buffalo Pitts Thresher

Plain speaking farmer asks neighbors to record threshing results each fall and compare machines. He argues Buffalo Pitts Niagara Second Thresher with three cylinders and double fan delivers clearer grain, promising to uncover causes and improve operation while noting wet grain limits.

Mr. Farmer Buffalo Pitts Buffalo Pitts Niagara

Duplicate receipts for sale at the STANDARD office

For Rent office rooms singly or en suite. W. J. Townes notes spring suits at 15.00 that make customers lose sleep. Come and see them at Calmenson's Clothing Store.

W. J. Townes Calmenson

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